A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...
On November 13, fire departments were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Briarcliffe Road.
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.